Opinion: Left-rail roundup: Glowing gumshoes; Ready Returns; Moondoggle

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Russia’s poisoned democracy: No matter who killed Litvinenko, Putin’s Russia is a killing zone for journalists.

Praise for the tax man: The ReadyReturn service is a rare example of government bureaucrats making life easier for taxpayers.

Don’t colonize the moon: A manned moon mission doesn’t make sense. Robots are better -- just look at their success on Mars.